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What Does the Attorney-General Actually Do? Is He Powerful?
What does the Attorney-General actually do? And this role hold much power in Australian government? Here are the basics.
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What Power Does Australia Really Have to Help Other Countries in Crisis?
When news breaks of awful things happening in other countries – particularly abuses of power like in the Indian farmer protests and Myanmar military coup – the most common questions we get asked is: “How can we help them?” While it’s easy to share posts on social media, beyond that, how
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Wait, What is ‘Bimboism'? Why BimboTok is Sparking a New Debate About Feminism
What is Bimboism? Find out how Tiktokers combined hyperfeminine 00s aesthetics with radical talking points to create a new feminist movement
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Why the Liberal Party’s Alleged Rapist Can't Be Named: Explaining Australia’s Defamation Laws
Wondering why the media can't name the man accused of assaulting several women in the Liberal Party? We explain why Australia's defamation laws makes reporting on this story so difficult.
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Here Are the Pros and Cons of the Controversial Digital Media Bargaining Code
When Facebook blocked all news on the platform last week, it became clear we all needed a better understanding of the Media Bargaining Code that started the fight. Here are the pros and cons of the controversial Bill...
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A Liberal Staffer Allegedly Raped His Colleague at Parliament House. Is the Government’s Response Adequate?
Brittany Higgins' allegation of being raped by a Liberal Party colleague is awful enough, but four stories connect to paint a bigger picture.
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What is Google's News Showcase and Will it Actually Help Aussie Media?
Google has finally launched its News Showcase product in Australia – but how does it work, and will it actually benefit Aussie news outlets? Here are the pros and the cons.
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How Does the Trump Impeachment Trial Work? This is Whether a Guilty Verdict is Even Possible
Trump's historic second impeachment trial is now underway. This is how it works, and why a guilty verdict is unlikely...
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Need-To-Know Info On the COVID-19 Vaccines That Will Be Used In Australia
South Africa has paused rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine over concerns it will not protect people from mild-versions of the South African strain. Reading that news might make you feel panicky, as we’ve hinged all hopes of ‘returning to normal’ on successful vaccination. Take a breath – at Zee
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February Reading List: 6 Books By BIPOC Authors We're Reading Right Now
Want to diversify your bookshelf this year? Good. Here are 6 books by BIPOC authors you should add to your must-read list.
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The Farmers' Protest in India Is Escalating – What We Know About Journalist Arrests and Internet Restrictions
A guide to help you follow what's happening with the farmers protest in India, including what sparked the protest, journalist arrests and how to help.
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We Should Be Discussing Climate Change As a Health Problem, Too
From bushfire smoke to extreme heat, lack of water and food deserts, this is how climate change is causing short and long term health problems.